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CFFO Blog's Blog – March 2011 Archive (2)
The CFFO Commentary: Legislation and Regulations Reflect Underlying Goals and Values
By John Clement
March 25, 2011
At a recent provincial meeting of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, a guest speaker challenged our members to keep in mind that all public policies are aimed at particular goals and outcomes, based on an understanding of what we value in life. I think it’s an important piece of advice and one that needs to be kept front and centre when we create and debate new laws and regulations for farming.
In my experience, most…
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The CFFO Commentary: Wading Through the GMO Debate
by Nathan Stevens
March 18, 2011
MP Frank Valeriote recently held a public discussion on Genetically Modified Organisms in Guelph. The panel represented a wide diversity of opinion with many valid points raised by the knowledgeable presenters. The discussion highlighted the potential benefits and threats represented by GM crops.
For those supportive of GM crops, the goal is to improve crop productivity in a sustainable way. Genetic modification is…
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